Normal and Abnormal Types Of Cognitions

Normal and Abnormal Types Of Cognitions

Normal and Abnormal Types Of Cognitions

What Is Considered “Normal” And “Abnormal” Types Of Cognitions And Behaviors? What Does The Bible Say About Abnormal Or Deviant Behavior? How Does The Bible’s Directives Differ From What Is Currently Considered “Normal” Or “Abnormal” In Your Culture.

After reading Chapter 1-2 which is attached, discuss the concept of “abnormality” from a Biblical perspective. What is considered “normal” and “abnormal” types of cognitions and behaviors? What does the Bible say about abnormal or deviant behavior? How does the Bible’s directives differ from what is currently considered “normal” or “abnormal” in your culture or environment? How can the Bible’s teachings inform a person’s concept of abnormality? Integrate into your discussion the 4 D’s – Dysfunction, Distress, Deviance, and Dangerousness. Normal and Abnormal Types Of Cognitions.

Cite all sources in APA format. Must include a Bible verse and application and 1 outside source cited in APA format (in at least 200–250 words). Must Utilize at least 1 journal or book reference (besides the course textbook), cited in current APA format. Be sure your references are scholarly, peer-reviewed, book or journal articles only. Please do not use websites as references of information. Direct quotes will not be counted toward the word count. Also, must include a Bible scripture reference within your thread. Include an application of the passage to the topic about which you are writing, and not just a quote with a one-line explanation.

Quick Guide to the Personality Disorders

DSM-5 retains the 10 specific personality disorders (PDs) that were listed in DSM-IV. Of these, perhaps 6 have been studied reasonably well and have a lot of support in the research community. The rest (paranoid, schizoid, histrionic, and dependent PDs), while perhaps less well founded in science, retain their positions in the diagnostic firmament because of their practical use and, frankly, tradition.

Speaking of tradition, ever since DSM-III in 1980 the personality disorders have been divided into three groups, called clusters. Heavily criticized for a lack of scientific validity, the clusters are perhaps most useful as a device to help us call to mind the full slate of PDs.

Cluster A Personality Disorders

People with Cluster A PDs can be described as withdrawn, cold, suspicious, or irrational. (Here and throughout the Quick Guide, as usual, the link indicates where a more detailed discussion begins.)

Paranoid . These people are suspicious and quick to take offense. They often have few confidants and may read hidden meaning into innocent remarks.

Schizoid . These patients care little for social relationships, have a restricted emotional range, and seem indifferent to criticism or praise. Tending to be solitary, they avoid close (including sexual) relationships.

Schizotypal . Interpersonal relationships are so difficult for these people that they appear peculiar or strange to others. They lack close friends and are uncomfortable in social situations. They may show suspiciousness, unusual perceptions or thinking, eccentric speech, and inappropriate affect.

Cluster B Personality Disorders

Those with Cluster B PDs tend to be rather theatrical, emotional, and attention-seeking; their moods are labile and often shallow. They often have intense interpersonal conflicts.